Letoya
Below 5 births
About Letoya
Letoya is a feminine name that gained recognition primarily through American R&B singer LeToya Luckett, an original member of Destiny's Child. The name appears to be a modern creation, possibly a variation of Latoya, which combines the popular 'La' prefix with a creative ending. It may also be influenced by Toyota, repurposed as a given name. Letoya has never been widespread but saw modest usage following the singer's rise to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The name has a melodic quality with its fluid vowel sounds and soft consonants. Though uncommon, Letoya offers a distinctive option for parents seeking a modern, musical-sounding name with contemporary cultural connections.
Pronounced luh-TOY-uh.
As of October 2026, Letoya ranked #16700 in US births in 2007 SSA, peaked at #3494 in 1983.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Letoya on lists
Famous Letoyas
- LeToya Nicole Luckett
American singer of pop group Destiny's Child
- Lerato "Letoya" Makhene
South African actress